FAQ’s

 

Am I a candidate for home birth?

Please reach out for a consultation. Generally if you are entering pregnancy healthy without diagnoses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or blood clotting disorders, you are a candidate.

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What makes home birth safe?

We are always screening to ensure you are low risk throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum period. While every risk cannot be eliminated, healthy women usually have healthy outcomes!

Several studies show that out of hospital birth for low risk women results in fewer interventions and cesareans.

We will develop a plan ahead of time in case hospital transfer is needed.

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What about cost?

In order to provide a truly personalized experience and maintain an intimate case load, we are cash pay. Cost for midwifery care (prenatal care, birth, and a minimum of three postpartum visits) is $6,500. In addition, there is a $150 non-refundable administrative fee as well as a birth assistant fee to ensure two professionals trained in neonatal resuscitation are present for your birth. Payments are required in installments that are completed by 36 weeks.

If you have insurance, we work with an independent biller to submit for possible reimbursement after birth.

We are certified out of network with Tricare.

Healthcare sharing ministries usually reimburse 100% of home birth costs.

Please contact us to further discuss finances.

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